This 5-page guide delves into the critical role that sleep plays in the recovery process for individuals overcoming substance use disorders. It explains how substance use disrupts natural sleep cycles and the challenges of re-establishing healthy sleep patterns during recovery. The guide also outlines the physical and mental health problems associated with insufficient sleep, emphasizing the importance of good sleep hygiene practices to support overall well-being. With practical strategies to improve sleep quality, this resource aims to help individuals prioritize rest as an essential component of their recovery journey.

Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.

How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.

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